$15.45
Per Hour
Position range in Northern Region $15.44 - $21.17 Per hour
Groundskeeper N1
Northern New Mexico College
Occupation: Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
Location: Espanola, NM - 87532
Positions available: 3
Job #: 948872
Source: New Mexico Jobs
Posted: 5/20/2025
Updated: 5/22/2025
Expires: 6/19/2025
Web Site: New Mexico Jobs
Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time
Job Type: Regular, Full and Part Time Positions, Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
12 Month(s)
Age
18 and up
DL
Required
Schedule
Full and Part Time Positions
Job Type
Regular
Duration
Permanent Employment
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Responsibilities
Under supervision and direction, performs a variety of routine, semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of College grounds and landscapes which include the operation of electrically-powered and gas-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, and trash/litter removal
Applies chemical substances to control weeds and undesirable plants/insects, as well as encourage/promote healthy growth of trees, shrubs and flowers
Employee reports to designated supervisor
Demonstrate dedication to job performance and complete tasks as assigned
Accept direction and guidance from supervisory personnel
Maintain clear and concise communication with internal and external stakeholders
Maintain a clean appearance
Adhere to work schedule
Report any potential safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor
Be flexible in adjusting to maintenance routines based on changing needs or unexpected situations
Assist facilities team with small repairs, cleaning common areas, moving furniture, setting up for events, and preparing outdoor spaces
Operate vehicles and electrically-powered and gas-powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws
Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers
Shovel snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, sidewalks, or walls
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chainsaws
Gather and remove litter
Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features
Ensure grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment, and machines within reasonable capabilities
Provide a record of grounds and landscape watering and chemical spraying by keeping daily logs of areas watered and duration of watering and the application of chemicals, including areas sprayed, amount and type of chemical used, and substances sprayed and the reason
Prepare outdoor locations for use by visitors, vendors, and the public as needed by campus operations, and if applicable, marking parking lots and sitting up tents, tables, and seating
Contributes to the overall success of the campus by performing all other duties as assigned
Work is performed primarily outdoors, year-round, with occasional indoor tasks during inclement weather
Work environment involves some exposure to and use of chemical compounds which may be hazardous and cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, application, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed
Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
Frequent moving and lifting up to 50 pounds
Occasionally move and lift more than 80 pounds
Job description
Compensation:
$15.45/hour
CompensationType:
Non-Exempt
Employment Type:
Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Grade:
Department:
Building and Facilities
Position Summary
Under supervision and direction, performs a variety of routine, semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of College grounds and landscapes which include the operation of electrically-powered and gas-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, and trash/litter removal. Applies chemical substances to control weeds and undesirable plants/insects, as well as encourage/promote healthy growth of trees, shrubs and flowers. Employee reports to designated supervisor.
Duties & Responsibilities
Demonstrate dedication to job performance and complete tasks as assigned
Accept direction and guidance from supervisory personnel
Maintain clear and concise communication with internal and external stakeholders
Maintain a clean appearance
Adhere to work schedule
Report any potential safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor
Be flexible in adjusting to maintenance routines based on changing needs or unexpected situations.
Assist facilities team with small repairs, cleaning common areas, moving furniture, setting up for events, and preparing outdoor spaces.
Operate vehicles and electrically-powered and gas-powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
Shovel snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, sidewalks, or walls.
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chainsaws.
Gather and remove litter.
Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features
Ensure grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment, and machines within reasonable capabilities
Provide a record of grounds and landscape watering and chemical spraying by keeping daily logs of areas watered and duration of watering and the application of chemicals, including areas sprayed, amount and type of chemical used, and substances sprayed and the reason.
Prepare outdoor locations for use by visitors, vendors, and the public as needed by campus operations, and if applicable, marking parking lots and sitting up tents, tables, and seating.
Contributes to the overall success of the campus by performing all other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED
Two years experience in groundskeeping
Valid motor vehicle license
Customer-service oriented
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Ability to manage time and schedules
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Ability to complete routine paperwork
Ability to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals, fertilizers, and similar products used in groundskeeping
Ability to properly operate and maintain grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery
Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
Ability to work with minimal supervision
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed primarily outdoors, year-round, with occasional indoor tasks during inclement weather
Work environment involves some exposure to and use of chemical compounds which may be hazardous and cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, application, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed
Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual, electrically-powered, and gas-powered equipment and machines
Prolonged walking or standing, bending and stooping, and climbing ladders
Frequent moving and lifting up to 50 pounds
Occasionally move and lift more than 80 pounds
Best consideration date: February 21, 2025
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:A complete application must include: 1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, and 3) names, email addresses, and phone numbers of (3) three professional references.
Required application materials should be uploaded to the "Resume Drop Box" of your application.
References will be contacted in conjunction with interviews.
EEO STATEMENT: NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.
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Per Hour
Position range in Northern Region $15.44 - $21.17 Per hour
Groundskeeper N1
Northern New Mexico College
Occupation: Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
Location: Espanola, NM - 87532
Positions available: 3
Job #: 948872
Source: New Mexico Jobs
Posted: 5/20/2025
Updated: 5/22/2025
Expires: 6/19/2025
Web Site: New Mexico Jobs
Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time
Job Type: Regular, Full and Part Time Positions, Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift
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Job Requirements and Properties
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
12 Month(s)
Age
18 and up
DL
Required
Schedule
Full and Part Time Positions
Job Type
Regular
Duration
Permanent Employment
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
Responsibilities
Under supervision and direction, performs a variety of routine, semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of College grounds and landscapes which include the operation of electrically-powered and gas-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, and trash/litter removal
Applies chemical substances to control weeds and undesirable plants/insects, as well as encourage/promote healthy growth of trees, shrubs and flowers
Employee reports to designated supervisor
Demonstrate dedication to job performance and complete tasks as assigned
Accept direction and guidance from supervisory personnel
Maintain clear and concise communication with internal and external stakeholders
Maintain a clean appearance
Adhere to work schedule
Report any potential safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor
Be flexible in adjusting to maintenance routines based on changing needs or unexpected situations
Assist facilities team with small repairs, cleaning common areas, moving furniture, setting up for events, and preparing outdoor spaces
Operate vehicles and electrically-powered and gas-powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws
Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers
Shovel snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, sidewalks, or walls
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chainsaws
Gather and remove litter
Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features
Ensure grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment, and machines within reasonable capabilities
Provide a record of grounds and landscape watering and chemical spraying by keeping daily logs of areas watered and duration of watering and the application of chemicals, including areas sprayed, amount and type of chemical used, and substances sprayed and the reason
Prepare outdoor locations for use by visitors, vendors, and the public as needed by campus operations, and if applicable, marking parking lots and sitting up tents, tables, and seating
Contributes to the overall success of the campus by performing all other duties as assigned
Work is performed primarily outdoors, year-round, with occasional indoor tasks during inclement weather
Work environment involves some exposure to and use of chemical compounds which may be hazardous and cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, application, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed
Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
Frequent moving and lifting up to 50 pounds
Occasionally move and lift more than 80 pounds
Job description
Compensation:
$15.45/hour
CompensationType:
Non-Exempt
Employment Type:
Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Grade:
Department:
Building and Facilities
Position Summary
Under supervision and direction, performs a variety of routine, semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of College grounds and landscapes which include the operation of electrically-powered and gas-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, and trash/litter removal. Applies chemical substances to control weeds and undesirable plants/insects, as well as encourage/promote healthy growth of trees, shrubs and flowers. Employee reports to designated supervisor.
Duties & Responsibilities
Demonstrate dedication to job performance and complete tasks as assigned
Accept direction and guidance from supervisory personnel
Maintain clear and concise communication with internal and external stakeholders
Maintain a clean appearance
Adhere to work schedule
Report any potential safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor
Be flexible in adjusting to maintenance routines based on changing needs or unexpected situations.
Assist facilities team with small repairs, cleaning common areas, moving furniture, setting up for events, and preparing outdoor spaces.
Operate vehicles and electrically-powered and gas-powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
Shovel snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, sidewalks, or walls.
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chainsaws.
Gather and remove litter.
Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features
Ensure grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment, and machines within reasonable capabilities
Provide a record of grounds and landscape watering and chemical spraying by keeping daily logs of areas watered and duration of watering and the application of chemicals, including areas sprayed, amount and type of chemical used, and substances sprayed and the reason.
Prepare outdoor locations for use by visitors, vendors, and the public as needed by campus operations, and if applicable, marking parking lots and sitting up tents, tables, and seating.
Contributes to the overall success of the campus by performing all other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED
Two years experience in groundskeeping
Valid motor vehicle license
Customer-service oriented
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Ability to manage time and schedules
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Ability to complete routine paperwork
Ability to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals, fertilizers, and similar products used in groundskeeping
Ability to properly operate and maintain grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery
Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
Ability to work with minimal supervision
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed primarily outdoors, year-round, with occasional indoor tasks during inclement weather
Work environment involves some exposure to and use of chemical compounds which may be hazardous and cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, application, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed
Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual, electrically-powered, and gas-powered equipment and machines
Prolonged walking or standing, bending and stooping, and climbing ladders
Frequent moving and lifting up to 50 pounds
Occasionally move and lift more than 80 pounds
Best consideration date: February 21, 2025
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:A complete application must include: 1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, and 3) names, email addresses, and phone numbers of (3) three professional references.
Required application materials should be uploaded to the "Resume Drop Box" of your application.
References will be contacted in conjunction with interviews.
EEO STATEMENT: NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job ID: 478479855
Originally Posted on: 5/25/2025
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